April 7, 2025
Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way can help make you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient. Here are some healthy ways to deal with stress:
- Consider limiting news and disconnecting from your phone, TV, and computer screens for a while each day.
- Take deep breaths or meditate.
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Exercise regularly.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco, and substance use.
- Continue with routine preventive measures as recommended by your healthcare provider.
- Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
- Recognize when you need more help. Talk to a psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor, physician, or pastor.
- Connect with your community or faith-based organizations.